brake fluid replacement on '98 VFR

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fuldog

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Anyone have a recommended shop/mechanic to do a brake fluid flush and bleed on a '98 Honda VFR ? I know these are somewhat complicated due to the linked brake system, so I'd like to find someone in the bay area who has experience with this model. Thanks for your reply.
 
madsen203

madsen203

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it's not all that complicated..just time consuming as hell.

The procedure is online. You can do it pumping the lever like you would with any other brake fluid change just rather than 1-2 nipples to bleed you have 7-8. Takes about 30-40 minutes. Three up front, two valves, 2 in the rear.
 
turboLT

turboLT

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I didn't realize the '98 was linked. That must be the first year of those linked brakes?

If you have never done your own brakes before it really helps to have 2 people the first time - 1 to pump and 1 to make sure the hose stays on the bleeder and in the cup of fluid. Also you can save your new brake fluid for the first week just in case you need a top off but you gotta dispose of it after that. It picks up water quickly from what I understand. I think you treat it like oil disposal.

Edit you can do this solo but I'd also suggest using something heavy to store the fluid coming out of the brakes. Plastic is light and easily knocked over when you're stretching to reach the lever and keep the tube in the fluid in the cup. A clean coffee mug or Mason jar works.
 
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PorradaVFR

PorradaVFR

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madsen203 said:
it's not all that complicated..just time consuming as hell.

The procedure is online. You can do it pumping the lever like you would with any other brake fluid change just rather than 1-2 nipples to bleed you have 7-8. Takes about 30-40 minutes. Three up front, two valves, 2 in the rear.
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98 is linked, but no ABS so not...AS bad. :laughing
 
MtnRider

MtnRider

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5th Gen VFR 98-01 are very similar with 10 lines for just the braking system. It will take time to fill/bleed to replace it all or you can just vacuum bleed it out, refill and continue vacuum bleeding until you get the air out. One caliper has a very short jumper (3-4") that can hold air so you may want to remove the caliper for a better angle to allow the air to escape.
 
Sharky

Sharky

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MtnRider said:
5th Gen VFR 98-01 are very similar with 10 lines for just the braking system. It will take time to fill/bleed to replace it all or you can just vacuum bleed it out, refill and continue vacuum bleeding until you get the air out. One caliper has a very short jumper (3-4") that can hold air so you may want to remove the caliper for a better angle to allow the air to escape.
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If the valve adjustment wasn't enough, here's another reason to pass on a modernish VFR.
:laughing
 
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